Cleaners and Caretakers (Oxford Area) OCC562572 Oxford, England
Job description
Job Details
Salary: Cleaner/Caretaker - Grade 4 - £10.98 per hour
Work location: (Please see below for current availability and details for each role)
Hours per week: (Please see below for current availability and details for each role)
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Some of our posts may be subject to a Criminal Records Check depending upon your location of work. Your line manager will inform you of the role requirement.
We are looking for Cleaners and Caretakers to work within various locations throughout Oxfordshire including Corporate offices, Children Centres, Fire Stations and Libraries on a permanent basis.
The recruiting managers will review your application as soon as possible. If you are successful for an interview, they will contact you directly to discuss further.
About Us
Oxfordshire County Council have a strong and dedicated cleaning team County Wide, covering a diverse and interesting range of premises. Our area Management team will offer you full support and guidance throughout your employment.
About the Role
You will carry out cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning desks and furniture, toilets and washrooms.
About You
We are looking for reliable, friendly and flexible staff to work at various locations in Oxfordshire.
You will be part of a growing team with all the benefits for working for a local authority. There are many opportunities to further your career within the Cleaning team and the wider Soft Facilities Management team as you develop within our team.
Current Opportunities
Please find below details of our current opportunities – Please state your preference(s) during your application:
- St Barnabas School, Oxford - Grade 4 Cleaner/Caretaker (25 hours per week - 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, split shift: 1 hour in morning and 4 hours in the evening, 52 weeks per year)
Rewards and Benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click on the links below to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria:
Cleaner/Caretaker - Grade 4 - £10.98 per hour
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jerome Odikagbo, Area Cleaning Manager on 07584 262413 or [email protected]
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form by clicking Apply Now. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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